E N G L I S H
• Connect the saw to a dust collection device when sawing wood.
Always consider factors which influence exposure of dust such as:
-– type of material to be machined (chip board produces more dust
than wood);
-– sharpness of the saw blade;
-– correct adjustment of the saw blade.
Ensure that the local extraction as well as hoods, baffles and chutes are
properly adjusted.
• Please be aware of the following factors influencing exposure
to noise:
-– use saw blades designed to reduce the emitted noise;
-– use only well sharpened saw blades;
• Machine maintenance shall be conducted periodically;
• Machine faults, including guards or saw blade, shall be reported as
soon as they are discovered;
• Provide adequate general or localized lighting;
• Ensure the operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment and
operation of the machine;
• When fitted with laser, DO NOT change to a different type of laser.
Repairs shall only be carried out by the laser manufacturer or an
authorized agent.
Residual Risks
The following risks are inherent to the use of saws:
- injuries caused by touching the rotating parts
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
- Impairment of hearing.
- Risk of accidents caused by the uncovered parts of the rotating saw blade.
- Risk of injury when changing the blade.
- Risk of squeezing fi ngers when opening the guards.
- Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when sawing
wood, especially oak, beech and MDF.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Assembled mitre saw
1 Blade spanner
1 Saw blade
1 Dustbag
1 Laser (DW718V)
1 LED Worklight System (DW718XPS)
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have
occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to
operation.
Description (fi g A1 - A8)
Your DW718 mitre saw has been designed for professional cutting of wood,
wood products, aluminium and plastics. It will perform the sawing operations
of cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring easily, accurately and safely.
A1
1 On/off switch
2 Moveable lower blade guard
3 Fence left-hand side
4 Mitre lever
5 Mitre latch
7 Mitre scale
8 Fence right-hand side
9 Kerf plate
28
10 Carrying handle
11 Operating handle
12 Head lock up release lever
13 Electronic speed control dial
14 Spindle lock
15 Bevel scale
16 Rail lock knob
17 Grooving stop
18 Dust spout
A2
19 Fixed upper blade guard
20 Bevel latch/lever
21 Bevel clamp handle
22 Head lock down pin
23 Blade spanner
24 Hand indentation
25 Bench mounting holes
A3
26 Dustbag
Optional accessories
A4
27 Work support extension
A5
28 Adjustable length stop
A6
29 Work piece clamp
A7
30 Laser
A8
31 LED Worklight System
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check
that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your tool is double insulated in accordance with EN 61029;
therefore no earth wire is required.
In case of cord replacement the tool must only be repaired by an
authorized service agent or by qualifi ed electrician.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
• Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to
do this, proceed as instructed below. If you are in doubt, contact an
authorized D
WALT repair agent or a qualifi ed electrician.
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• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug with bared copper
conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
• Only fi t 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fi tted with the correctly
rated fuse (1).
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection
points of most good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective
points in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live (L) (2) and Blue is for
Neutral (N) (4).
• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable
restraint (3) is holding the outer sheath of the cable fi rmly and that the
two leads are correctly fi xed at the terminal screws.